malyutkaman Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hello All! I'll try and keep this short and sweet as to not bore everyone (or sound like I'm on a 12 step program for addicts). My name is Richard Rombauer from Seattle WA. and have been collecting MV's for about 20 yrs (time flies when your having fun). Some of the toys I own: Ferret, Fox, BRDM-2 M3a1 scout car, HMMWV, Fast Attack Vehicle, Beech U8-F, MiG-17, Hiller H23C. In other words enough stuff to keep me broke and busy for the next 100 years. Always fun to talk to people with the same affliction... uh, hobby Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Wow....that's some collection Rich . Any pics for us to drool over ? Welcome to the forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Woah there hang on... A MiG-17? Are you a bond villain? Coool collection, welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Great another Yank, now I am not alone :beer:welcome aboard.. Makes my list look puny, need to collect more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 hi and welcome some pics please ....:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 welcome............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 some vehicles that go up in the air wow ....:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malyutkaman Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Ok,ok... I'll post some pix (from my secret hideout) but first I have to tell 007 my evil plans (in detail) so he can get away, kill me, get the girl, and save the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 do the planes and helicopter fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 OH GAWD!! Now we will have to put Bourbon on the bar list! Welcome to the international home for the totally insane military vehicle owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 we will have to resurface the clubhouse runway and helipad and get jack to add martini behind the bar shaken not stirred , :sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewc66 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Welcome Rich.. I own a Ferret and Pinzgauer and am in San Diego if you ever get down this way.. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 MIG 17... Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malyutkaman Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ok, here goes. I spent this morning looking for some pix (since I had to work this weekend I can't think of a better use of my time). Hope you all enjoy. I'll post more as I come across them or take new ones. First of all as far as the Air Force goes only the Beech is flying right now. I am still restoring the MiG, and the Hiller's engine is sitting in a million pieces on my work bench just waiting to be reassembled. The photo of me next to the Huey is there just because I like it. Up to about 2 years ago I was director of maintenance for a Bell and Robinson helicopter service center. We had contracts to maintain the helicopter fleets for a couple of Sheriff departments. I spent many hours flying this aircraft (over my house) and waking up my neighbors. To this day it's still the most fun warbird I've flown. The rest of the photos speak for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 wow great thanks for pics :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Probably the best toybox in the world, Richard my friend. Keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Richard, Welcome to the Friendly Forum, Great to have you with us.You have come to the right place. There are some good Fox and Ferret brains on here to advise you when required. Love the MiG! Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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